Continental Divide Trail
18.8 mi
Distance
2,884 ft
Elev. Gain
7h 43m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Continental Divide Trail is a point-to-point trail in Mineral County, Colorado. It is 19 miles long and gains 2,884 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes. The nearest town is South Fork, Colorado, about 14 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,541 ft |
| High point | 17.2 mi | 3,639 ft |
| End | 18.8 mi | 3,572 ft |
Trail Details
Bike access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- South Fork, CO · about 14 mi away
- County:
- Mineral County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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